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Statement re: Axon Group plc

October 10, 2008: On 25 August 2008, Infosys announced a recommended cash offer of 600 pence per share (including the Interim Dividend) for Axon Group plc. On 26 September 2008, the Axon Board informed us of a potential competing offer for Axon at 650 pence per share (including the Interim Dividend). Subsequently, the Axon Board announced the withdrawal of its recommendation of Infosys' offer and its intent to unanimously recommend the higher offer when made.

After careful consideration, the Board of Infosys has concluded that it will not increase the price of its original offer dated 25 August 2008.

Infosys has a fast-growing and profitable SAP - led business transformation practice. The company is confident that its decision will have no material impact on its strategic plans.

Terms defined in the Infosys' announcement of 25 August 2008 have the same meaning in this announcement.

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This announcement is not intended to and does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to subscribe for or buy or an invitation to purchase or subscribe for any securities or the solicitation of any vote or approval in any jurisdiction pursuant to the Acquisition or otherwise, nor shall there be any sale, issuance or transfer of the securities in any jurisdiction in contravention of applicable law. Any response in relation to the Acquisition should be made only on the basis of the information in the Scheme Document or any document by which the Acquisition is made.

Whether or not certain Axon Shares are voted at the Court Meeting or the General Meeting, if the Scheme becomes Effective those Axon Shares will be cancelled pursuant to the Scheme in consideration for the payment of the Offer Price.

ABN AMRO Corporate Finance Limited which is authorised and regulated in the United Kingdom by the Financial Services Authority, is acting for Infosys in connection with the Acquisition and is not acting for any other person in relation to the Acquisition and will not be responsible to anyone other than Infosys for providing the protections afforded to clients of ABN AMRO Corporate Finance Limited, nor for providing advice in relation to the Acquisition or any matters referred to herein.

Dealing Disclosure Requirements

Under the provisions of Rule 8.3 of the City Code, if any person is, or becomes, 'interested' (directly or indirectly) in one per cent. or more of any class of 'relevant securities' of Axon, all 'dealings' in any 'relevant securities' of Axon (including by means of an option in respect of, or a derivative referenced to, any such 'relevant securities') must be publicly disclosed by no later than 3.30 p.m. (London time) on the London business day following the date of the relevant transaction. This requirement will continue until the date on which the Acquisition becomes effective, lapses or is otherwise withdrawn or on which the 'offer period' otherwise ends. If two or more persons act together pursuant to an agreement or understanding, whether formal or informal, to acquire an 'interest' in 'relevant securities' of Axon, they will be deemed to be a single person for the purpose of Rule 8.3.

Under the provisions of Rule 8.1 of the City Code, all 'dealings' in 'relevant securities' of Axon by Infosys, or Axon, or by any of their respective 'associates', must be disclosed by no later than 12.00 noon (London time) on the London business day following the date of the relevant transaction.

A disclosure table, giving details of the companies in whose 'relevant securities' 'dealings' should be disclosed, and the number of such securities in issue, can be found on the Panel's website at www.thetakeoverpanel.org.uk

'Interests in securities' arise, in summary, when a person has long economic exposure, whether conditional or absolute, to changes in the price of securities. In particular, a person will be treated as having an 'interest' by virtue of the ownership or control of securities, or by virtue of any option in respect of, or derivative referenced to, securities.

Terms in quotation marks are defined in the City Code, which can also be found on the Panel's website. If you are in any doubt as to the application of Rule 8 to you, please contact an independent financial adviser authorised under the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000, consult the Panel's website at www.thetakeoverpanel.org.uk or contact the Panel on telephone number +44 (0) 20 7382 9026; fax +44 (0) 20 7638 1554.

Overseas Jurisdictions

The availability of the Acquisition to Axon Shareholders who are not resident in and citizens of the United Kingdom may be affected by the laws of the relevant jurisdictions in which they are located or of which they are citizens. Persons who are not resident in the United Kingdom should inform themselves of, and observe, any applicable legal or regulatory requirements of their jurisdictions. Further details in relation to overseas shareholders are contained in the Scheme Document.

The release, publication or distribution of this announcement in jurisdictions other than in the United Kingdom may be restricted by law, and therefore, any persons who are subject to the laws of any jurisdiction other than the United Kingdom should inform themselves about, and observe, any applicable requirements. Any failure to comply with the applicable requirements may constitute a violation of the securities laws of any such jurisdiction. To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, the companies involved in the Acquisition disclaim any responsibility or liability for the violation of such requirements by any person. This announcement has been prepared for the purposes of complying with English law, the UKLA Rules, the rules of the London Stock Exchange and the City Code and the information disclosed may not be the same as that which would have been disclosed if this announcement had been prepared in accordance with the laws of any jurisdiction outside the United Kingdom.

Copies of this announcement and formal documentation relating to the Acquisition will not be and must not be mailed or otherwise forwarded, distributed or sent in, into or from any jurisdiction where to do so would violate the laws in that jurisdiction.

The Acquisition relates to the shares of a UK company and is proposed to be effected by means of a scheme of arrangement under the laws of England and Wales. A transaction effected by means of a scheme of arrangement is not subject to the proxy solicitation or tender offer rules under the US Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Accordingly, the Scheme is subject to the disclosure requirements, rules and practices applicable in the United Kingdom to schemes of arrangement, which differ from the requirements of US proxy solicitation or tender offer rules. However, if Infosys exercises its right to implement the Acquisition by means of an Offer, such Offer will be made in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations, including the US tender offer rules, to the extent applicable.

Since Infosys is a listed company in India and the US, information relating to this Acquisition will be notified/filed with the National Stock Exchange Limited, the Bombay Stock Exchange Limited and NASDAQ.

Forward Looking Statements

Certain statements in this release concerning the expected benefits of the Scheme are forward-looking statements, which involve a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in such forward-looking statements. The risks and uncertainties relating to these statements include, but are not limited to, risks and uncertainties regarding the Enlarged Group's ability to manage growth, intense competition in IT Services including those factors which may affect its cost advantage, its ability to attract and retain highly skilled professionals, industry segment concentration, its ability to manage its international operations, reduced demand for technology in its key focus areas, disruptions in telecommunication networks or system failures, its ability to successfully complete and integrate potential acquisitions, the success of the companies in which Infosys has previously made strategic investments, legal restrictions on raising capital or acquiring companies outside India, and general economic conditions affecting the industry in which the Enlarged Group operates. Additional risks that could affect Infosys' future operating results are more fully described in its United States Securities and Exchange Commission filings including its Annual Report on Form 20-F for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2008 and its quarterly report on Form 6-K for the three months ended June 30, 2008. These filings are available at www.sec.gov. Infosys may, from time to time, make additional written and oral forward-looking statements, including statements contained in its filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission and its reports to shareholders. Infosys does not undertake to update any forward-looking statements that may be made by it or on its behalf from time to time.